Billing & ClaimsQuestion 44 of 100
Medicaid is a program that is:
a.Funded solely by the federal government with uniform rules nationwide
b.Available only to people over age 65 regardless of income
c.A private commercial insurance plan
d.Jointly funded by federal and state governments to serve eligible low-income individuals, with state-specific rules
Explanation
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program providing coverage to qualifying low-income individuals and families, with eligibility and benefits varying by state. When a patient has both Medicare and Medicaid, Medicaid is generally the payer of last resort. Billers must follow each state's specific Medicaid guidelines.
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